SWIFT Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 9763, the "SWIFT Act of 2026," is a bill that proposes changes to Social Security survivor benefits. Specifically, it aims to increase these benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and also raises the age limit for child-in-care benefits.
The bill would affect individuals receiving or potentially receiving Social Security survivor benefits. For disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, it would remove certain age restrictions for receiving unreduced benefits and potentially increase their benefit amounts if they delay claiming them. For children receiving benefits as a dependent caring for a child, the age limit would be raised from 16 to 18, or 19 if they are still in elementary or secondary school. The bill also includes provisions to ensure current beneficiaries are not negatively impacted by these changes and requires the Social Security Administration to provide informational booklets.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9763 do?
- H.R. 9763, the "SWIFT Act of 2026," is a bill that proposes changes to Social Security survivor benefits. Specifically, it aims to increase these benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and also raises the age limit for child-in-care benefits. The bill would affect individuals receiving or potentially receiving Social Security survivor benefits. For disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, it would remove certain age restrictions for receiving unreduced benefits and potentially increase their benefit amounts if they delay claiming them. For children receiving benefits as a dependent caring for a child, the age limit would be raised from 16 to 18, or 19 if they are still in elementary or secondary school. The bill also includes provisions to ensure current beneficiaries are not negatively impacted by these changes and requires the Social Security Administration to provide informational booklets. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has H.R. 9763 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9763. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9763?
- H.R. 9763 was sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9763?
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (16 Jul 2026).
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